Chicken with Cream Cheese is a creamy, comforting dish that’s simple to make and full of flavor. It can be served with rice, pasta, or vegetables. 🍗🧀
Ingredients
- 2–3 chicken breasts
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika or Italian seasoning (optional)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella (optional)
- Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
1. Cook the Chicken
Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Cook for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
2. Make the Cream Sauce
Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
Add chicken broth and cream cheese, stirring until smooth and creamy.
3. Combine
Return the chicken to the pan and simmer in the sauce for 5–7 minutes until coated and heated through.
4. Finish
Sprinkle shredded cheese if desired and let it melt. Garnish with parsley or green onions.
Serving Ideas
- Over rice or mashed potatoes
- With pasta or noodles
- With steamed vegetables or roasted broccoli for a low-carb meal
Tips
- Add spinach or mushrooms to the sauce for extra flavor.
- For a richer taste, stir in a little parmesan cheese.
- You can also make this in a slow cooker by cooking chicken, broth, and cream cheese on low for 4–5 hours.
If you want, I can also give you 3 viral cream cheese chicken recipes (including Crack Chicken, Creamy Garlic Chicken, and Baked Cream Cheese Chicken) that are extremely popular online. 🍗🧀
